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Spring Brings Flowers And Car Accidents In Illinois

As the winter frost fades and spring arrives, driving conditions undergo shifts that can contribute to an increase in car accidents. The transition from winter to spring introduces various weather-related hazards and road conditions that Illinois drivers must adapt to. Understanding the most common types of car accidents during spring can help drivers navigate more …

What Are The Penalties For Distracted Driving In Illinois?

According to Illinois’ Distracted Driving Law, it’s against the law to operate a vehicle while using hand-held mobile phones, engaging in texting or utilizing other forms of electronic communication. However, drivers who are 19 years of age or older may use hands-free devices or Bluetooth technology. It’s important to note that even when employing hands-free technology, …

Who Is Liable In A Self Driving Car Accident?

Car accidents are far too common today in Rockford and across the nation. Every day, we hear reports about serious car accident injuries in our community. In recent years, there also have been reports about self-driving car accidents, which are more common as technology advances. But who is liable in a self-driving car accident? Learn …

Items To Keep In Your Car As Winter Approaches

People who live in the Rockford area know that snow and ice are often a daily part of life in the winter. When bad weather hits in the winter months, you could be fighting poor visibility, slick roads, and cold temperatures on area roads. But if you keep a few critical items in your car, …

Do Men Or Women Get Into More Car Accidents?

Rockford, Illinois has its share of traffic, and we all need to drive safely to avoid accidents and keep others safe. However, thousands of Americans are injured and killed in car accidents annually nationwide. But are men or women more likely to get into accidents? Learn more below, then speak to our car accident lawyers …

Why Do Drivers Fail To Signal Lane Change?

The Illinois Vehicle Code requires us to use turn signals when making a lane change or turning; it is essential to driving safety and accident prevention. However, many drivers do not use turn signals, leading to dangerous situations and serious accidents. If you were in a car accident because someone did not signal a lane …

Who Is Liable When A Pothole Causes A Serious Car Accident?

One may believe that speeding and reckless drivers are the biggest dangers on Rockford roads, but there is another hazard that leads to many accidents in Chicago annually: potholes. Potholes seem to pop up out of nowhere in the spring, and if one caused your car accident, you could have legal remedies available. Talk to …

How Vicarious Liability Can Help You Win Your Car Accident Settlement

When you suffer an injury in a car accident, you may benefit by filing a personal injury claim against the negligent party. What does vicarious liability mean, and how can you win your accident case? Find important information below, then speak to our Rockford car accident lawyers at Fisk & Monteleone about more details. Vicarious …

How To Identify And Avoid Black Ice

Car accidents can happen anytime, but winter is hazardous because of ice, snow, and rain. As the weather chills, black ice can become a hazardous driving condition. Fortunately, you can learn how to identify and avoid black ice, as highlighted below. If you are injured in a car accident that someone else caused, speak to …

Do Age And Gender Have Any Impact On Car Accidents?

Auto safety is so important. However, more than 35,000 people die in US car accidents annually. Thousands more are hurt. But who are the people most often injured and killed in car accidents? Which ages and gender see more traffic crashes? Find out below if age and gender affect the frequency of car accidents. Then, …